Astro PFP FR Putty Seal - Fire Rated Putty Pads and Cords
Astro PFP FR Putty seal is an easy to apply fire and sound rated sealant supplied as a non-setting putty. The putty is hand workable, reusable and re-serviceable due to its non-setting properties. The putty is manufactured and supplied in different shapes and forms for different applications.
Putty Pads for sockets
When electrical sockets and switches are installed in dry lining partitions, the original fire rating of the partition is compromised. Fitting Putty Pads will reinstate the fire rating of the partition for up to 90 minutes (depending on the partition fire rating) preventing the passage of smoke, flames, sound and air through the electrical socket.
Putty Cords for fire sealing services
The putty chord is designed to seal small gaps (0-10mm wide) around service penetrations where it is difficult to use traditional intumescent sealant and backers in terms of access and maintaining correct depths of seal.
Putty Pads for water supply boxes
When tap water wall boxes are installed in dry lining partitions, the original fire rating of the partition is compromised. Fitting Putty Pads will will reinstate the fire rating of the partition for up to 90 minutes (depending on the partition fire rating) preventing the passage of smoke, flames, sound and air through the electrical socket.
Sound Insulation
| Description | Sound reduction |
| Putty Pads for sockets | Rw 67 dB |
Astro PFP FR Putty seal has been tested at BRE (UKAS accredited); according to EN ISO 140-3:1995. Single number quantities were calculated in accordance with EN ISO 717-1:1997. The test report is available upon request.
Emission Data (indoor air quality)
| Compound | Emission rate after 3 days | Emission rate after 4 weeks |
| TVOC | 190 μg/m3 | 12 μg/m3 |
| TSVOC | < 5 μg/m3 | < 5 μg/m3 |
| VOC w/o NIK | 13 μg/m3 | < 5 μg/m3 |
| R Value | 0.10 | < 0.0099 |
| Formaldehyde | < 3 μg/m3 | < 3 μg/m3 |
| Acetaldehyde | < 3 μg/m3 | < 3 μg/m3 |
| Carcinogenic | < 1 μg/m3 | < 1 μg/m3 |
| Regulation or Protocol | Conclusion |
| French VOC Regulation | A+ |
| French CMR components | Pass |
| AgBB | Pass |
| Belgian Regulation | Pass |
| Indoor Air Comfort® | Pass |
| Indoor Air Comfort GOLD® | Pass |
| EN 717-1§ | E1 |
| BREEAM International | Compliant |
| BREEAM-NOR | Pass |
| LEED v4 (outside U.S.) | Compliant |
Tested by Eurofins Product Testing; report available upon request.
Technical Data
| Ready for use | Silicone based putty |
| Durability/service | Class Z2 : Intended for uses in internal conditions with humidity lower than 85% RH excluding temperatures below 0°C, without exposure to rain or UV |
| Density | 1.55 g/ml |
| Application temperature | +4 °C to +40 °C |
| Service temperature | -70 °C to +120 °C |
| Storage | Stored in temperatures between 5°C and 30°C |
| Colour | Red |
| Form | Pads or cords pre-shaped to its intended use |
| Packaging | Carton boxes |
Product Availability
| Product Code | Description | Size |
| AFPFPPPIS | Astro PFP FR Putty Pad Internal Single | 170x170mm |
| AFPFPPPID | Astro PFP FR Putty Pad Internal Double | 230x170mm |
| AFPFPPPES | Astro PFP FR Putty Pad External Single | 180x130mm |
| AFPFPPPED | Astro PFP FR Putty Pad External Double | 230x230mm |
| AFPFPPCO | Astro PFP FR Putty Cord | 200xØ15mm |
Installation
We have technical representatives who provide assistance in the selection and specification of the products on this site and should be consulted for exact installation and product suitability. Ensure an early engagement with ourselves, designers, main contractor and specialist installers before any installation. Other trades and/or manufacturers may need to be consulted.
Maintenance
All interested parties, designer, specifier, main contractor and specialist installers should provide access to allow the fire stopping seals to be regularly inspected and maintained, as well as records kept of such maintenance at minimum periods of 12 months, as required by the Regulatory Reform Order, and repaired if necessary. Reference should be made to ASFP TGD 17 – Code of Practice for the Installation and Inspection of Fire Stopping.
Competency
It is vital that those entrusted to design or install a fire stopping product have the necessary levels of competence to undertake the task professionally and thoroughly. The level of competency required will be commensurate with the expected complexity of the building. All designers must eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks that may arise during installation, construction or maintenance when preparing or modifying designs. Clients should ensure that the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties under CDM regulations. The ASFP foundation course in passive fire protection provides essential knowledge as part of demonstrating competency and understanding in this key fire protection specialism.